paralegal pool

Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 700615

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO3

Salary Range: $67,589 - $72,033 + superannuation

Duration: Up to 12 months

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 5 October 2025

About the Opportunity

The Paralegal is responsible for receiving, registering and responding to new enquiries and complaints and reports about public officers under the ICAC Act and designated officers under the PCD Act. The Paralegal also provides administrative support to the OPI. The Paralegal ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of OPI processes and provides excellent customer service, including by identifying matters that require an early resolution and making recommendations about the resolution of matters to a Legal Officer.

The Paralegal has a varied caseload including assessing simple complaints and reports against the ICAC Act, reviewing simple assessments of complaints and reports under the PCD Act and assisting with facilitating referrals to other agencies. The Paralegal will prepare written documents, assist with records and file management and research information to assist the legal officers.

About the Business

The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (ICAC Act) establishes the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) as an independent statutory authority.

The functions of the OPI under the ICAC Act are:

• to receive and assess complaints about public administration from members of the public;
• to receive and assess reports about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration from inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers; and
• to refer complaints and reports to inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers or to determine to take no action.

The functions of the OPI under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 (PCD Act) are:

• to oversee the assessment and investigation of complaints and reports relating to designated officers;
• to oversee the operation and enforcement of the PCD Act; and
• to refer certain complaints and reports to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

The OPI also receives appropriate disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Teagan O'Brien, Manager Corporate and Engagement, OPI on or O'

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website

Applications close: 05/10/2025 11:30 PM